Tasmanian Spirits

Delamere Estate

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Our passion for the region of Tasmania, at similar latitude to the Champagne and Burgundy regions in France, arises from a desire to seek out a genuine cold climate that can produce wines of classic structure, combining fruit intensity with refinement, complexity with persistence of flavour, and the ultimate expression and grape and region. The region of Pipers Brook in the north east of Tasmania enjoys a significant climatic advantage that is unique in Australia; that of a very low variability of maximum temperature. This stability is born from a unique set of geographical features; the hot northerly winds are cooled by the waters of Bass Strait, while the cool southerlies gain heat as they cross the island. This effect, combined with cool, relative temperatures and significant sunshine hours make for ideal conditions to retain delicate aromas. Delamere Vineyards is planted on rich ironstone soils perfectly suited to the cultivars of pinot noir and chardonnay exclusively and was established in the traditional French design used in Burgundy and Champagne. The deep red Ferrosol soils offer great fertility, excess water drainage and moisture retention, meaning that irrigation is not required. The vineyard is densely planted (7500 vines per ha) and has a vertical shoot position trellis system with a very low fruiting wire, some 60cm off the ground. The low yield per vine and the reflective heat from the ground produces wines with superior depth of flavour and ripe well-developed tannins. Vine age and subsequent natural balance are key factors in the consistent production of wines with great structure and harmony.

Fresh green apples with a subtle, creamy mouth feel, offering a fine streak of minerality and a long and balanced citrus finish. The Tamar Valley had a slightly cooler than average season leaving the wines with crisp acidity and a taut structure that will see them age very gracefully. Best enjoyed with fresh seafood and salads. Notes provided by Delamere.

This wine showcases many of the elements that make a non-vintage sparkling wine so appealing. The maturity of the older wine brings a richness and depth, which combines beautifully with the fresh apple, citrus and stone fruit flavours of the younger wines. The Cuvée NV has flavours of fresh bread, nuts and leatherwood honey and a lingering and complex...

Showing true mature Sparkling Rosé characters, it has a medium salmon colour and an aroma of strawberry and musk, complexed by hints of lanolin and toast. The flavoursome palate boasts unctuous red berry fruits, complemented by earthy, mushroom characters and is fine but with firm, savoury tannins. It has persistent flavours finishing with crisp natural...

Hand harvested, fermented in open top fermenters, matured in Burgundian coopered French oak. Ripe red berry fruits with spicy undertones. Fresh strawberry on the nose and intense black cherry on the palate. Earthy notes, with fine-grained tannin, a generous mouth feel and elegant structure for a long cellaring life of up to 10 years. A delightful match...

Nestled amongst the cool maritime slopes of Pipers River, in the north east of Tasmania, Delamere philosopy is to produce wines that reflect its climate, ancient soils and unique location. The Delamere Rose is the delicate distilled essence of the Pinot Noir variety. Tank fermented at cool temperatures, this fragrant and dry Rose is a perfect aperitif....